Derrick Tran
Medford
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Cardiology Research
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
04.2026 - Current
- Delivers professional nursing care and evaluates patients’ responses to spironolactone post-partum blood pressure study protocols
- Provides consultation to primary physicians regarding protocol implementation
- Collaborates with the Principal Investigator regarding progress of study visits, and the continuation/ termination of study subjects according to study protocol
RN – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
04.2023 - Current
- ECMO, IBAP, LVAD, CVVH, TTM after cardiac arrest, recovery from coronary procedures, heart and kidney transplants, percutaneous aortic and mitral valve replacement, recovery from acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, respiratory failure and/or multiple organ dysfunction/failure.
RN – Medical Intensive Care Unit
Umass Memorial Marlborough Hospital
Marlborough, MA
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Provided compassionate care to patients with life-threatening medical, surgical, cardiac, and pulmonary conditions with quick critical thinking skills, continuous assessments and monitoring at the bedside.
RN – Surgical ICU / Critical Care Unit
Umass Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, MA
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Thorough and empathetic care given to critical patients in medical, fresh post-surgical, cardiac, and pulmonary conditions with professional nursing skills, continuous assessments and monitoring at the bedside
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to formulate a treatment plan pertinent to the patient’s condition
Travel RN – Critical Care Unit
St. Joseph’s Hospital & Trauma Center
Nashua, NH
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Providing quality care to patients in critically ill conditions related to surgical, medical, cardiac, and pulmonary situations.
- Working with intensivist and respiratory therapists regarding ventilator settings and invasive medical devices.
RN – Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit
Umass Memorial Marlborough
Marlborough, MA
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Performed general nursing responsibilities such as continuous assessments, medication administration, catheter insertion and care, admissions/discharges, establishing a plan of care with interdisciplinary teams.
RN
Justice Resource Institute (Pelham Academy)
Lexington, MA
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided therapeutic and trauma-informed care for adolescent females with complex psychiatric and trauma disorders and histories such as Anxiety Disorder, ADD, ADHD, Behaviorally Disordered, Bipolar Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, Emotionally Disturbed, Learning Disabled, and PSTD
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis College
05-2020
Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Intubations, invasive line placements, emergency open thoracotomy, ECMO cannulation, chest tube placement, CPR, cardioversion, TEE, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, tracheostomy, laparoscopy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar puncture
- Technical Skills
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, CRRT, TTM, BIS, IBAP, LVAD (Heartmate 3, Impella, Protek Duo), ECMO trained Starting, maintaining, and titrating various continuous medication drips pertaining to sedation, cardiac, pain, and pulmonary conditions
- Interpersonal Skills
- MGH Institute of Health Professions student preceptor, new hire registered nurse preceptor, member of Unit-Based Committee Team, attended heart transplant and LVAD meetings Interdisciplinary collaboration among surgeons, doctors, and health care personnel Advocate for patient and families Utilizing critical thinking skills in emergent and high-pressure environments while maintaining calm and composed resulting in efficient patient care
Certification
- Advanced Care Planning – An Introduction for Public Health and Aging Services Professionals
- American Heart Association: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses: CCRN
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Limited Working
Timeline
RN- Cardiology Research
Massachusetts General Hospital
04.2026 - Current
RN – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Travel RN – Critical Care Unit
St. Joseph’s Hospital & Trauma Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
RN – Surgical ICU / Critical Care Unit
Umass Memorial Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2023
RN – Medical Intensive Care Unit
Umass Memorial Marlborough Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2024
RN – Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit
Umass Memorial Marlborough
12.2020 - 07.2022
RN
Justice Resource Institute (Pelham Academy)
12.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis College